Jack-o'-Lantern Parathas
Indian
Intermediate
Main Course
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Jack-o'-Lantern Parathas: A Halloween Dinner Idea With Desi Flavour
Jack-o'-Lantern Parathas
38 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Love parathas and Halloween? Then let’s combine the two! This creative version of paratha uses a pumpkin-flavoured dough and shapes it into Halloween jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween. Why jack-o'-lanterns? Originally carved from turnips in Ireland to ward off evil spirits, they’ve today become symbolic of Halloween.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
2 cupsWheat flour (atta) For the paratha dough
1 cupYellow pumpkin (chopped)
1Green chilli
½ tspTurmeric powder
½ tspRed chilli powder (for colour and spice)
¼ tspGaram masala
½ tspCumin powder
½ tspAjwain (carom seeds)
1 tspSalt
2 tspOil (for dough)
as requiredWater
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Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions
Plate the jack-o'-lantern parathas on a dark plate or slate-coloured board to contrast the orange hue.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions
Pair with Halloween-themed drinks or side dishes, like cider, or serve as part of a festive breakfast platter.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions
Lightly brush the cooked parathas with ghee for a shiny sheen or use a dollop of butter.
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